How to pronounce forums
Say it like FOR-umz. Forums has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- umz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forums pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- umzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of forums
American and British speakers say forums in essentially the same way: /ˈfɔrəmz/ in the US and /ˈfɔːrəmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAW-rumz.
What does forums mean?
- plural of forum How to pronounce forum
Questions about saying forums
How do you pronounce forums?
Say FOR-umz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrəmz/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːrəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forums?
Forums has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · umz.
Do Americans and Brits say forums the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɔrəmz/ and the British form is /ˈfɔːrəmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.